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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOTIVATION OF APPROPRIATION VOTE 02- OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER 2013/14 2013/14 FINANCIAL YEAR - 2015/16 MEDIUM TERM PLAN (DETAILS) Honourable Committee, Chairperson of the Whole House Honourable Members of the National Assembly, It is my distinct honour and privilege to present 1. to the National Assembly the motivation the budgetary allocation of Vote 02: Office of the Prime Minister, for the 2013/14 financial year.

for therefore allow me 2.


Honourable Members, provide an overview of the OPM's programmes activities according to the seven core Programmes motivate allocation of N$356,933,000 (three hundred and fifty six million nine hundred and thirty three the Office of the Prime Minister.
the budget for 2013/14 thousand dollars) to and to for Out of the total budget hundred (three and hundred and thirty fifty six million three thousand request of N$356,933,OOO and dollars) nine the Page 1 of 15 and is for OPM for the financial year 2013/14, of N$276.5 million (Two hundred amount seventy six comma five million dollars) operational budget including N$40, 9 million (forty comma nine million dollars) for NIPAMoperational expenses.
The total development budget (Eighty million dollars) which million (Twenty comma NIPAM development budget NIPAMconstruction.

is N$80 million.

5 include N$20, for for 2nd phase five million dollars) to cater the the and over period to 2016 3.

Honourable Members, before I deal with the for the execution of Vote 02, I wish to programme emphasize the projects under NDP4 form the that core.

of our program.
of our program.

Additionally, our Strategic Plan for budget 2013 the Medium Term Expenditure allocations Framework drive the execution of projects to ensure that we will achieve the milestones of the NDP4 to improve service delivery and improve quality of life of indicates our people.

Our Medium Term Plan, resource the extent of the Fourth allocation to achieve the outcomes service National Development delivery and improve the quality of lives of our the Prime Minister made people.
The Office of substantive to its initiatives and targets as one way of ensuring that we align the activities with thus, to which we have aligned our to improve changes Plans Page 2 oflS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 its resource allocations, National Development Plans.

to the expected outcomes of the Medium Term 4.
Honourable Members, Expenditure Framework provides that the Office of the Prime Minister is expected to execute its budget according to the following main programmes:- • Programme 1: Policy coordination and Support services • Programme 2: Government Coordination Leadership Administration and • Programme 3: National Disaster Management • Programme 4: Public Service Management • Programme 5: Constitutional Commission obligation of the Public Service • Programme 6: Public Management Service • Programme 7: Information Technology Governance and Performance Monitoring of State- Owned Enterprise Governing Council.
Page 30f15 the seven programmes with 5.

Honourable members, we are expected to execute these requested appropriation of N$356,933,OOO (three hundred and fifty six million and nine hundred and thirty three thousand dollars) for 2013/14.

This is an increase of N$10S.2 million (one hundred and five comma two million dollars) when compared to the budget allocation to Vote 2 in the financial year 2012/13.
This budget following items:- increase is largely due to the • An amount of N$4, 6 million (four comma six million dollars) is allocated to the completion of the feasibility study and documentation for the construction of the new OPM office behind OPM headquarter staff to members who are accommodated in rented also in the United House buildings building which is becoming a matter of concern due to its aging condition.
accommodate and • An amount of N$48, 2 million (forty eight comma two million dollars) is requested for the construction of the first two strategic Disaster Management Warehouses and Oshana Regions.

Site handovers were done in Hardap Page 4 of 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 already in February will commence completion date of these two warehouses early December 2013 contractual 2013 and construction in April 2013.

The expected is agreed terms.


per the as • An amount of N$ 1, 6 million (One comma is allocated to start with State House six million dollars) renovation the residence.

old the of of GRN intranet • An amount of N$5 million is allocated to the to the regions as expansion part of Phase Two of the project.

The Office of the Telecom Namibia to carry out this programme.
Prime Minister contracted • N$20, 5 million (twenty comma five million dollars) of development budget and N$25 million (twenty five million) for operations expenses.

to NIPAM as allocated part 7.

Honourable members, highlight operational line with the aforementioned programmes.
to the projects we have budgeted for under In for 2013/ 14 financial year, I will now proceed budget Page 5 of 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Programme 1: Policy coordination and Support services An amount of N$110, 3 million (one hundred and ten comma three million dollars) is allocated to this programme to provide financial, human resources for efficient administration of and logistical support the Office of the Prime Minister.
• This amount includes N$40, 9 million (forty to allocated nine million dollars) comma NIPAMas part of its operational expenses.

• An amount of N$4, 3 million is allocated to Systems and Electronic Records Management (EDRMS) consultancy fees.

operational licencing, for • Training, workshops and HIV/ Aids awareness campaign within OPM was allocated N$2, 3 million.

• The remainder of the funds are allocated to maintenance costs, water and electricity and office administration expenses.
of buildings, transport Page 6 of 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Programme 2: Government Leadership Administration and Coordination An amount of N$37, 0 million (thirty seven comma zero million dollar) is allocated to this programme to provide in the execution of his constitutional mandate.

to the Prime Minister support Its main activity is the provision of Government and integration leadership, Ovatjimba communities government business in Parliament.
of the San, Ovatue and support The following amounts out of this allocation was made specifically for these projects: • N$l,l million (one comma one million dollars) for the Heroes day commemoration.

• N$1,3 million (one comma three million dollars) for the following Disability programme: - Public awareness campaign; - Development of Regional youth disability structure; - Capacity building of people with disability; and Employment opportunity facilitation.
Page 7 of 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • N$500,OOO (five hundred N$ dollars) For programme for Improved Nutrition created to in the field and the the Millennium Development National Alliance (NAFIN).

This coordinate activities of stakeholders of nutrition, Maternal Health in order attainment of Goals.

address Child Mortality to accelerate is • N$4 million empowerment infrastructures accommodation facilities.
(four million dollars) of San and education construction the for support, of Honourable Speaker and Honourable members, the of in the implementation Office has made progress the San Development Programme and the following activities were carried out:- (i) Education support The high illiteracy rate amongst Ovatjimba attention communities ensure the San, Ovatue and receive to from these continues learners that to Page 8 of 15 identified communities attend schools.
The bulk of the budget allocated is towards education support.

The San Development Division coordinates, among others, • the identification of beneficiaries for education support, • facilitate enrolment of students institutions, learners and students, and provide financial in tertiary to support • Construct permanent building for the school and teachers houses at various settlement centres.
(ii) Resettlement and relocation Access to land plays a vital role in the development of the San people of Namibia, therefore the provision and development of land for the San is regarded as an important aspect.

This is done through the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement.

These activities are currently being carried out at the followingfarms and resettlement areas: • Gardening projects, donation of materials and equipment to the resettled communities.
• providing financial support in Kunene villages to the communities Otjikojo, (Ohaihuua, Page 9 of 15 Otjomuru animals and Otjihandjasemo) to acquire of the San relocation from Macaravan to Bito area in of to the San community such as san people to accord the • Continuation communities Caprivi region.

• General support providing coffins dignified funerals.
of implementation Honourable Chairperson the Whole House to thank all Committee, allow me at this juncture Ministries, Offices and Agencies as well as private sector institutions for their continuous assistance in the development Programme.

I am pleased to report to this August House that this project funding of N$100,OOO (one hundred thousand Dollars) from Standard Bank of Namibia.

The amount provided will continue as a stimulus to our activities.
to receive annual continues San the of Programme 3: National Disaster Management An amount of N$53, 4 million (fifty three comma four million dollars) is allocated to this programme.

Page 10 of 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 This amount Directorate of Disaster Risk Management.
includes operational expenses for the The two key objectives of this programme are.- • To enhance risk management floods, and other disaster of disaster as such recovery in case of emergencies droughts, related matters as well as relief aid schemes under the auspices Risk of Management Committee.

capacity the and constituency-based risk management through the provision of training committees and proper coordination of emergencies and related relief projects.
the National Disaster regional disaster of • Improve Honourable members are aware of the drought the country and also the experienced throughout flood which is causing problem in the eastern part of Caprivi Region.

to address the Cabinet approved interim measures in food deficit among the most affected households is being all thirteen regions while a rapid assessment to determine the number of affected carried out population, livestock, water and food availability and grazing.
After this assessment, Government will put comprehensive measures the situation.

in place to address Page 11 of 15 Assistance is underway in the Caprivi Region to help the flood affected communities.

The above mentioned allocation includes an amount of N$42 million of which N$20 million is allocated for the capitalisation of the National Emergency the Namibia Red Cross Disaster Fund.

Furthermore, Society is allocated an annual amount of N$3, 9 million for operational costs.
Programme 4: Public Service Management important An allocation of N$99, 8 million (ninety nine comma eight million dollars) is made available to this programme.

The objective of this programme is to respond to citizens' expectations with regard to efficient and effective service delivery by fostering ethical and professional public service delivery culture and practice.

To design attractive conditions conducive working environment for public servants.
services and of The two main activities of this programme are: a) Human resources management b) Public Service Reform Initiatives Page 12 of 15 Programme 5: Constitutional Commission obligation of the Public Service to support assistance Public An allocation of N$20 million (twenty million dollars) is made available to this programme to carry functions as stipulated in the Public Service out Commission Act of 1990.

The main activity is the provision of advice and recommendation to President and Government.
This activity involves giving technical and Service the administrative Commission to enable it to perform the functions the Public to it by the Constitution, entrusted Service Commission Act, and the Public Service Act, qualified such appointment in the persons to specific categories of employment public to balance special structuring thereof; exercise of adequate disciplinary control over fair persons administration of personnel policy; the remuneration and retirement benefits of any such persons; and all other matters to to be identify availability of suitability or persons appointed by the President to offices in terms of the Namibia Constitution or any other law.
pertain to the public service with to assure suitably service; regard such the the as of Page 13 of 15 Programme 6: Public Service Information Technology Management of N$28, 2 million (twenty eight to this is made two million Dollars) An allocation comma programme.

The objective of this programme simplify public administration, interaction stakeholders, between by using electronic means.
the Government is to support and service delivery, and its and Programme 7: Governance and Performance Monitoring of State-Owned Enterprise Governing Council.

of the Whole House Honourable Chairperson Committee and Honourable members, programme on the budget of the Office of the Prime Minister.
An amount of N$8 million is allocated to this programme which has the following Objectives: this is the last • To promote good governance and good practices in State Owned Enterprises and, • To develop policies and regulatory frameworks Page 14 of 15 of Honourable Chairperson the Whole House Committee, this in brief is a summary of the Vote 2 budget programme request.
In view of my motivation this august House to approve of Vote 02, I request the expenditure of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SIX MILLION NINE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE THOUSAND the DOLLARS schedule of the appropriation Bill for 2013, for the Office of the Prime Minister.

(N$356,933,OOO), out set as in I thank you.

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